Who we are

We are William Reed.

We are the leading expert in the global Food & Drink industry.

From manufacturing through to retail and hospitality – we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers’ success.

Our specialists are deeply engaged in their markets and are recognised as the most trusted professionals in their field.

For 160 years, our diverse portfolio of trusted brands has delivered the information our clients need, reaching audiences through outstanding digital media, insights, prestigious awards, innovative exhibitions, events and print.

Fulfilling our role in the 21st century has meant harnessing digital channels to deliver insightful journalism and high-value data to businesses the world over. Guided by our Mission & Values, our Group’s activities now include category defining digital and print media, innovative business events and conferences, prestigious awards and informative conferences. We offer compelling research and powerful insights to our customers as well as providing recruitment and e-learning solutions within our core markets.

Position:

The Outsourcing Pharma and Biopharma Reporter sites provide a 360-degree view of the pharmaceutical technology market, spanning everything from lifecycle management, ingredients, drug delivery and formulation to regulatory affairs, safety, bioavailability, mergers and acquisitions.

BioPharma-Reporter is the leading online source of news and analysis for the biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing industry, leveraging our digital-first position to bring powerful insights and robust information to help your business succeed.

Outsourcing-Pharma provides a 360-degree view of the pharmaceutical contract services market, spanning everything from preclinical, bulk ingredients, to drug delivery and formulation, contract sales, fill & finish, phase I-II, supply chain, analytical testing, regulatory affairs and data management.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver compelling written and multimedia content across Pharma websites

• Attend relevant trade events and conferences

• Develop content ideas for Pharma brands, such as topics for longer-form features or notable trends

• Contribute a story count of 2-3 articles per day, within established daily publishing deadlines

• Contribute to special editions, online and F2F events

• Occasionally moderate at online and F2F events

• Utilise social media for lead sourcing, content sharing and contact building

• Network at key industry events to build a strong portfolio of editorial contacts and raise profile of Pharma brands

• Maintain record of industry contacts and sources in shared editorial database

• Conduct joint business visits with sales team where appropriate to demonstrate brand unity and clearly define editorial standards

• Collaborate with events, marketing and sales teams on any other projects of potential benefit to Pharma brands within a framework of editorial integrity

Required Skills and Experience:

• Trained business / science / multimedia journalist

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry a plus

• Comfortable with, or willing to learn, multi-media content

• Vibrant networking, communication and interpersonal skills

• Social media savvy

• Highly collaborative

• Imaginative and strong sense of initiative

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Knowledge of, or willing to learn, Google Docs

• Well organised and ability to work to tight deadlines

• Willing to travel internationally

B2B journalistic experience (NCE-qualified senior reporters will be considered)

Other information:

Why work for us:

We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands.

We have offices in Gatwick and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our Crawley office and to work remotely for the rest of the week.

We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.

Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary

• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays

• Contributory Pension

• Life Assurance Scheme

• Group Income Protection

• Opportunity to participate in the Company’s Agile Working Policy

We look forward to hearing from you.